Archive for December, 2019

The Linguistics Department at Ohio University announces the Spring 2020 colloquia schedule. Jan. 31:  The Role of Linguistics in Global Learning – Dr. Dawn Bikowski, Ohio University Feb. 7:  What you know, how you use it, and why: A longitudinal study of L2 writers’ metacognitive genre development – Matt Kessler, […]

Complete Bachelor’s and Master’s in an Accelerated Program Outstanding high school seniors are invited to apply for Ohio University’s Early Assurance Program for the Master of Arts in Law, Justice & Culture. Benefits of the accelerated program: Complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in an accelerated program. Guarantee a slot in […]

Romance in Marseille, a Claude McKay novel unearthed by Dr. Gary Holcomb, was reviewed by Publishers Weekly. Holcomb Professor of African American Literature Harlem Renaissance writer McKay’s poignant, previously unpublished novel of 1920s black life in the French port city of Marseilles strengthens the legacy built by his novels Banjo […]

Dr. Donald Miles was quoted in a South Africa Today story headlined “Heat stress is causing desert bird populations to collapse.” Miles is Professor of Biological Sciences at Ohio University. Birds cool themselves by panting or vibrating their throat muscles. Both of these actions consume water. Past research has suggested […]

A study by Dr. Julie A. Suhr was referenced in a Johns Hopkins News-Letter story headlined “Finals Health Series: High water intake is linked to better exam scores.” Suhr is Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Ohio University. The consumption of water can aid in memory formation and information […]

From Ohio University News Ohio University’s Ellis Hall was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for a complete renovation of the 115-year-old building. The Ellis Hall project earned LEED Gold certification for implementing sustainable and high-performance construction strategies in areas including site development, energy efficiency, materials […]

Dr. Jennifer Hines wrote an article headlined “Players race to research the periodic table in an engaging new board game” about a new game that provides a fun way to celebrate science in an engaging, play-based format. Hines is Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Ohio University. This year marks […]